TV Week interview with DO
Just like any other Supernatural fan, I hate Dawn O. And her recent interview with TV Week didn't help much to improve that situation. Here's an excerpt:
TVWeek: You tried to go after the “7th Heaven” audience last year with “Life Is Wild.” It didn’t work. But do you think there’s room for more family-focused shows on The CW?
Ms. Ostroff: Family actually plays a big part in almost all of our scripted shows. Our dramas like “Gossip Girl,” “90210,” “One Tree Hill” and “Privileged” each have characters that span generations, from teenagers, young adults, parents, even grandparents-they all have significant roles and storylines that play out through the season. “Everybody Hates Chris” is the perfect example where family has always been at the center of every storyline. So while we may not have what’s considered “traditional” family dramas, we do focus a lot on family-we just do it in our own unique style.
TVWeek: “Supernatural” and “Smallville” are solid players for you, and point out how well sci-fi does with your audience. Did you seriously consider picking up “Moonlight”? Is the genre a priority?
Ms. Ostroff: We look at all genres during development. Right now, in terms of new programming, we’re very focused on building The CW’s brand as a destination for young women. If a sci-fi/fantasy show came along that was really well done and would appeal to our young women demo, then we’d certainly consider it.
What is wrong with this woman? Why does she insist to treat 'Smallville' and 'Supernatural' (especially SN) worse then kitty litter? I watch prime time shows on the CW every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (and to be frank, I don't really care if I miss the shows on Mondays, and Tuesdays.) hoping to get a glimpse of promos for 'Supernatural' but do we get any? No. What's worse is even on Thursdays, SN doesn't get the promotion it should.
At least 'Smallville' got two promos today (two? whoop-de-do, they can't even respect their longest running show) but nothing at all for SN. While promos for Gossip Girl are thrown at us when we don't even want them. Starting next week, I'm not even gonna bother with Mondays and Tuesdays on the CW anymore. With 'Supernatural' and 'Smallville' coming back, I don't have to.
Ten Questions for The CW Boss Dawn Ostroff
P/S: Parents do not appreciate shows Gossip GIrl teaching their kids words like 'effing'.